Smart Watches

Haylou LS01, the Chinese copy of the Apple Watch that aspires to bestseller

Everyone knows that the Apple Watch is the world’s benchmark smartwatch. But it has a “serious problem.” And it is that regardless of the version in question, it costs too expensive. This has motivated some manufacturers to have decided to “copy” the American model, even if it is on the outside. This is the case of Haylou LS01, a smart watch fruit of Xiaomi’s collaboration with another Chinese company. As we will see below, the Xiaomi Haylou LS01 physically quite similar to the popular watch from the American firm based in Cupertino. What, together with the cheap price it has, make it a insurance aspiring “best seller”.

Haylou LS01, very similar to the original

Haylou LS01, aspect

This Chinese smartwatch physically resembles the Apple Watch.

As soon as you see it, its design already reminds us of the aesthetics of the Apple Watch, always saving the logical distances. But let’s go that gives “the hit” without any problem. The case has a size of 40.9 mm, with a square design and rounded profiles, which will make it adapt perfectly to any wrist. To this we must add a weight of around 34 grams, so we are facing a fairly light wearable. Obviously the materials with which it is manufactured are not premium, but for the price it has it is impossible to expect anything else.

Color TFT LCD screen

On the other hand, The Haylou LS01 has a color TFT LCD screen that has a diagonal of 1.3 inches. This panel achieves a 240 x 240 pixel resolution. It should also be noted that the bezels surrounding the screen are thinner than expected. The set is completed with a silicone sport strap 26.3mm wide, which is easy to interchange with other models that can be purchased separately.

IP68 certification

This Chinese Apple Watch clone is waterproof, as it is IP68 certified, which is the highest degree of protection a device can have against water and dust. This includes dives to a specified depth of 1.5 meters, for at least 30 minutes. With these benefits We can use this Xiaomi Haylou LS01 both for swimming in the pool and in open water. It is also capable of operating at temperatures that can range from -20 ° C to 45 ° C.

Very complete at the level of functions

Haylou LS01, sensor

The Haylou LS01 has a heart rate sensor, which is responsible for collecting data from our heart rate 24 hours a day.

It has to be said that This smartwatch is very complete at the level of functions. Apart from having a heart rate sensor that it carries on the back and that is responsible for collecting data on our heart rate 24 hours a day, the Haylou LS01 also has a sleep tracking system, which informs us daily of the quality of our rest. Likewise It comes prepared with a step counter (pedometer) and a calculator that keeps track of the calories burned.

Up to 9 sports modes

Nor could it be missing in this Chinese “copy” of Apple Watch different tools to measure our sports activity. For this it uses up to 9 sports modes (walking, running, hiking, elliptical, cycling, stationary bike, exercise and weight routines, mountaineering and yoga), so perfect for training and doing a lot of sports. It can automatically detect the intensity of each workout and make adjustments to get the most out of it. Of course also In this Xiaomi Haylou LS01 smartwatch we will be able to read notifications received on our mobile phone. Although it will not be possible to answer from the same clock.

Xiaomi Haylou LS01 battery and compatibility

To “feed” this smart watch they have opted for a 210 mAh battery, which offers an autonomy of close to 14 days, although it will always depend on the use. In clock mode it may be extended to 24 days. As usual in this type of wearables, has Bluetooth 4.2 technology to connect to any Android smartphone (from version 4.4) or iOS device (from version 8). Haylou Sport is the application that will allow us to interact with this Haylou LS01.

Haylou LS01, drums

The battery of this Xiaomi Haylou LS01 smartwatch offers autonomy close to 14 days.

Haylou LS01 Technical Specifications

Haylou LS01
Dimensions 40.9 x 35.7 x 11.6 mm
Weight 34 grams
Colors Black and Silver
Belt Materials Silicone
Certification IP68
OS
screen 1.3 inch color TFT LCD screen
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels
CPU
RAM
Storage memory
Camera No
Connectivity Bluetooth 4.2
Drums 210 mAh
Languages
Compatibility Android 4.4 or higher, iOS 8.0 or higher
Sensors Pedometer, Heart Rate Sensor
Principal functions Heart rate monitor, Sleep monitor, Pedometer, Calorie counter, Physical activity tracking (9 different sport modes)

At the moment, this Xiaomi smartwatch can only be bought in China (in two colors, black and silver), through the YouPin crowdfunding platform and for a price of 99.9 yuan. Which come to be approximately 13 euros to change. Hopefully it will soon reach Europe and we will have it in the main online stores. We will be informing you when we have new news. Meanwhile the one that is available is the Huawei Watch GT 2, an elegant smartwatch that comes in two versions (42 and 46 mm) and with a generous 1.49-inch dial with AMOLED panel, which provides excellent tactile response. And at the function level, it’s pretty close to perfect.

Update: It can now also be purchased at the following stores.

PROS:
  • Design very similar to Apple Watch
  • Interchangeable straps
  • It’s super cheap
  • IP68 certification
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Very complete at the level of functions
  • Comes with up to 9 sports modes

CONS:
  • Remember that we are looking at a Chinese “copy” of the Apple Watch

8 Total score

6.8Expert score
Compatibility
7.5
Design
7
screen
6.5
Drums
6.5
Features
7.5
materials
6
9.2User rating
Compatibility
9
Design
9
screen
9
Drums
10
Features
9
materials
9

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